We are fans of the Gaiman’s entire oeuvre, but you need to read AMERICAN GODS now! A cross-country & cross-mythological journey that will bring you deep into a world that you always wanted to experience. Plus, we can’t wait for the STARZ Original Series take on the book to come out in 2017.

Not going to lie – this is SPOOKY & CREEPY & I just couldn’t get enough. This was my favorite read of the year, the illustrations and the re-told fairy tales wound around me and the imagery still holds me hostage. Good for those who like a bit of a scare – suggested age 13years and up.

Years ago, I received a special copy of Ariel by Plath as a Christmas present, and shortly after delved into the rest of her works. Specifically her poems capture you with their strange beauty- read them on a quiet winter day when you have space to savor each stanza.

This was the third Kerouac book I’ve read, but it left the biggest impression. Both frenetic and solitary, if you liked On the Road you will love Dharma Bums. This semi-fictional book travels deeper and farther, from city life to complete isolation. For those seeking something more.

This is probably one of my favorite books of all time. I am a huge Margaret Atwood fan, but The Handmaid’s Tale is exceptional. This dystopian novel is set in the near-future, and describes a totalitarian theocracy which has overthrown the US government. This is a terrifying look at women in subjugation in the context of a new regime. Be sure to read it before the show hits HULU in 2017.

If you haven’t read this book, get it now. Funny personal essays that tackle the supremely relevant issues of feminism and politics. Roxane Gay’s intelligent and empathetic dialogue will make you a believer- and then you’ll recommend this book to everyone you know.

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Illustrated by Edward Gorey – this book is his personal selection of favorite stories that go bump in the night. The master of the macabre knows how to make your skin crawl, with stories from Algernon Blackwook, L.P. Hartley, Bram Stoker, and M.R. James to name a few. And, my personal favorite – The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs.

We cannot keep this book in-stock. For good reason, it a fascinating history of the much loved historical figure Dr. Mutter- the medical innovator who revolutionized American surgery and founded the country’s most famous museum of medical oddities. Perfect for your weird uncle or your scientist brother, and really anyone who appreciates a great and readable history book.

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